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Futuristic Home Design – Box House Interior Designs

admin — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:31:38 +0000

Box house designing is a simple yet innovative concept in modern house design. Box houses are the houses of future. Modern and elegant box houses can be built using pre-fabricated standard modules with custom architectural design. These modules can be arranged in a number of ways. An architect can play with infinite number of ideas arranging them aesthetically. There is no limit how a house can be designed using these modules and decorated. The box house design is cost effective and it reduces construction time without compromising building quality.

Here is an award winning box house located at Portland, Oregon, designed by PATH Architecture. The house is a twin row house, designed in such a way that privacy of both the units is maintained. Each unit has a large private deck on opposite sides of the lot. The box house design utilizes natural light and offers beautiful view of the park. Floor to ceiling windows are placed in such a way that the residents can enjoy the natural light and view of the garden without attracting direct view from the outsiders.

Each room has a floor to ceiling glass window. Windows are placed on the side of each room, so that privacy of the residents is not violated. The repeating pattern of windows and solid wall on each unit gives a beautiful look and sense of symmetry to the entire structure. Windows on the main floor give the view to the park. View of trees, grass and sky gives you a feeling of living in a meadow rather than being in midst of a bustling urban neighborhood.

On the East side of the twin units, there is a big Douglas Fir Tree. The East unit has master bedroom on upper level, extended over the deck below. This gives a large covered space for an outdoor dining space. Main floor window on the East unit is placed on the large stair landing. Natural light floods through the window illuminating interiors of the house.

The interior of the house has minimum design. Wooden flooring and elegant staircase give contemporary look to the interiors. The decor is minimalist. Color scheme of the interiors is pale and neutral. The interiors are relaxing and clutter free. Upholstery and rugs are of soft and subdue hue. Accent colors are used for dining chairs and art pieces on the wall. Whole space looks tidy, clean and simple. Minimalist interiors coupled with green exteriors give an aura of serenity and tranquility.

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Ong&Ong Minimalist Home Design in Singapore

interiorarcade — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:03:29 +0000

This house is one the greatest examples of modern and minimalist home designs. Situated in Singapore and designed by Ong&Ong Designers one of the big time designers and a renowned name in Singapore, this house surely will attract you. The main concept of this house is to create open spaces and still maintain privacy in a lot of places. The first floor has huge glazed walls that directly lead to the pool. Even though the house would look contemporary it is very well balanced with nature. The interiors are done in the most simple and minimalist style but the entire house is packed with modern amenities and music appliances.

Modern Minimalist Home Design By Ong & Ong – Pool Side Relaxing Area

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Modern Minimalist Home Design By Ong & Ong – Living Room Area

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Architecture Of Wooden House – Beautiful Wooden Exteriors

interiorarcade — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:14:05 +0000

This very stylish and trendy pool house designed by Hariri & Hariri in 2007 conforms to the modern minimalistic style. The conspicuous feature of this 1200 square foot pool house called the Wilton poolhouse is a covered verandah which provides a pleasant area below for al fresco entertaining and dining. The poolhouse is characterized by the long angular archway that spans the length of the pool. The frame of this archway is made from Brazilian wood and needless to say, this is the most striking feature of the house. A series of glass and metal sliding panels enclose the house so that the entire house is transparent from the outside. The house overlooks a beautiful 48′ x 20′ pool and is flanked in the Northern part by a spa area with outdoor and indoor showers. The total Pool house area is 1,200 square feet excluding 3,630 sq ft the pool and the stone terrace. This poolhouse is undoubtedly striking in appearance and you can’t pass it by without giving it a second glance.

The Wilton Poolhouse is a part of a 3.5 acre property of a suburban Connecticut residence and its minimalistic style is the other extreme from the traditional style of the existing house. The interiors comprise of a living / entertainment room, kitchen and bar area, bedroom and a variety of terraces and decks. The wood floors of the house extend beyond the interiors of the home to create a hovering deck above the pool to create relaxing space to lounge above the surface of the water. Dipping your toes in the water with your favourite drink and a book in the company of your friends would be a great way to pass the weekend.

The underlying feature of the minimalistic style is bare essentials and no clutter. The exterior should be characterized by plain window treatments, plain patterns and subdued colors which are all evident in this wooden house by Hariri & Hariri. Maybe this house will not appeal to those of the old school with a conservative outlook who would prefer a more traditional home. This house after all has a very young and modern ambiance; the entire atmosphere is very conducive to entertaining and hosting parties. Hariri & Hariri was established in 1986 by two Iranian born sisters who have achieved international acclaim for their very poetic yet provocative designs. Their firm’s blend of striking forms, digital technology, innovative materials and social agenda has carved a unique space for them in the architectural arena. Their innate creativity is manifest in the striking originality of their work which has been recognized by numerous awards namely the prestigious American Academy of arts and letters award among others. Their creativity has been consistent and their repertoire extends across the spectrum from master plans, multi-family housing developments, commercial and institutional projects and private residences.

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Minimalist Beach Home Design

interiorarcade — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:15:43 +0000

This minimalist home design with the most natural style is the creation of Marcio Kogan who is a Brazilian designer. This house is located in Laranjeiras in the southern zone of Rio de Janeiro. This house has ultra wide openings and lots of wood surfaces and stone walls make the house design look modern and keep it warm and comfortable. In all there are 6 bedroom all having attached balconies. First floor has the kitchen and maid rooms, living rooms, bar and games room.

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Low Budget Low Maintenance Home Design

interiorarcade — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:05:15 +0000

If you planning to build your own home but have severe budget constraints and you are looking at building a low budget home, then Giulietti/Schouten Architects are whom you should approach because building low budget homes is their speciality. In fact, Giulietti/Schouten have always maintained that homes should be as unique as the individuals that reside within them and they always customize the home based on the unique requirements of their customers. So if your requirement is a low budget home, you will be amazed at the kind of innovative measures that Giulietti/ Schouten will come up with so that your savings at time of the completion of the project will be way beyond your initial estimations.

Their expertise also extends to small –scale commercial projects and schools, art galleries, offices, performance theaters, renovation projects and historic restorations comprise their portfolio. Interestingly, G/S Architects have attracted a considerable number of commercial clients because of the residential ambiance that they bring to their commercial spaces. Giulietti/Schouten Architects not only specialize in low budget homes but they are also skilled in constructing exceptionally low maintenance homes by utilizing materials and features such as galvanized metal sliding, aluminum windows and veneer wood furniture. They also take remodeling projects such as kitchen remodeling etc.

Giulietti/Schouten Architects demonstrate that a low budget home does not necessarily have to be built with low quality materials. On the contrary low budget homes use good quality materials which are inexpensive and functional but not fashionable. For instance, aluminum windows would never be the preferred choice of a wealthy individual who would not only go for materials which are high quality but they should also be fashionable, look upscale with upscale prices. Aluminium is hardy, durable and inexpensive and ideal for a low budget home whose owners are concerned about cost and durability and couldn’t care less about the snob value of the product. Low maintenance can also arise from utilizing green concepts which support sustainable living such as a solar hot water heater, low voltage lighting and harvesting rainwater for water supply.

Architects advise those going in for a low cost home to choose simple shapes such as square or rectangular floor plans because triangles, trapezoids or other complex shapes are difficult and expensive to build. Another method to save on costs is to strictly avoid cathedral ceilings and complicated roof-lines. In fact, the best method would be to go for a dome home which is the most affordable.The second rule for a low cost home is to opt for two or three stories instead of extending horizontally because the living space will be similar in a taller house but the roof and the foundation is smaller and moreover the plumbing and the ventilation will be
less expensive. Solid wood always looks beautiful but unfortunately it is also very expensive so, if you want a budget home, opt for less expensive alternatives such as open shelving or stainless steel cabinets with frosted glass doors.

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Low Cost Low Maintenance Home Design

interiorarcade — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:32:29 +0000

BAK Arqutiectos Asociados are well know in helping your create a low cost and low maintenance dream house. Below images are of Mar Azul Resort at Buones Aires. This is not a house but a holiday home with minimum impact on the landscaping and has very low maintenance cost. There is nothing like a main entrance to the house, instead there are multiple entrances which look alike and dun even give the look of an entrance. It has wooden walls and floors and has huge glass walls too at some places. The entire layout of the house consists of only two areas. One area is which is open to the outer world and easily accessible and the other area is which has controlled entrances like to the bedroom.

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